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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $4,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,673

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $3,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimManualWRX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $24,995
Base Invoice $24,458 $23,481
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Rear spoiler 360  
Body kit 1,100  
Sunroof wind deflector 50 100
Limited Package   2,500
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Rear spoiler 288  
Body kit 881  
Sunroof wind deflector 40 65
Limited Package   2,294
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 6,223 2,925
Options (change) 5,548 2,567
Destination 650 625
Total Price $33,308 $28,545
Total Invoice $30,656 $26,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,518
Model Year20082006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimManualWRX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2230hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,308$28,545
Adjustments for Features-5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,803$28,545
Total Invoice$30,656$26,673
Adjustments for Features-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,191$26,673

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimManualWRX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4650

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in99.4 in
Length174.3 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height52.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,192 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested260051%
Total Not Requested245049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested222599%
Total Not Requested251%

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